I am offended and honestly quite distraught. As I attempted to find a pole studio that was a safe inclusive space, I came across Orchid Pole Studio's instagram through a video that appeared on my explore page. The video in question was referencing an all white twerk class...during Black History Month. ? When I reached out for clarification as to why their timing was so inconsiderate. I was blocked. ?? Black people, our ancestors, have all went through so much, when we ask for a month of silence, recognition, praise and remembrance, it is ignored. Of course, I can (and will) take my business elsewhere. I believe it was worth a review because the intentional ignorance and disrespect are problems that need to be abolished from our society. Spend your money at a pole studio that creates safe, work opportunities and spaces for black women. Especially when they had the opportunity to do so, and chose to take the extra step to ignore the chance to let a black woman safely generate money in their space. Especiallyy when they are holding classes on topics that are derived from the black community!! And during BHM!! read more